Paris Museums Guide

Paris Museums

There is a countless number of excellent museums in Paris for students to visit. They cover a stunning range of subjects from classic natural science and art museums to those focusing on fashion, decorative arts, engineering, the history of Paris, French literary figures and more. Students will receive an art/art history student card that will allow them to access all national museum permanent collections for free, and into other museums at a reduced price. In addition, these national museums are free all day the first Sunday of every month, but be warned, they tend to be very crowded on those days, so get there early!

Louvre

One of the most impressive museums in the world.

Many highlights: Leonardo’s Mona Lisa, the Venus di Milo, The Victory of Samothrace

On Friday night, there is free admission for all youth under 26.

Address: Jardin des Tuileries, (1er), Métro: Louvre-Rivoli

Musee D’Orsay

New renovation completed recently has made the excellent collection of impressionist masterpieces even more delightful. One of the earliest examples of a public art building repurposed from an abandoned industrial building (former train station along the banks of the Seine River).

Musee Picasso

Has finally reopened after 5 long years of renovation. This stupendous late Medieval town house (Hôtel Salé) in the Marais houses an excellent collection of works by Pablo Picasso as well as works of other artists in his personal collection.

Centre Pompidou

One of the early controversial public building projects in Paris. Has developed a grudging respect, if not great affection from the local Parisians. Especially excellent collection of early 20th century art but also has nice pieces from latter half of 20th century as well as contemporary art exhibits.

Address: Place Georges Pompidou, (4e), Métro: Rambuteau

Musée Rodin

The Rodin museum is home to an amazing collection of sculptures–and the garden is a real treat! Do not miss “The Thinker,” “The Kiss,” and “The Gates of Hell.”

Address: 79, rue de Varenne, (7e), Métro: Varenne

Musee Carnavalet

This French history museum will give you an insight into the development of the people of France, their struggles for freedom, their great thinkers and their unique culture.

Address: 23, rue de Sévigne, (3e), Métro: Saint Paul

Jeu de Paume

Hosts a rotating series of photography exhibits (contemporary and historic)

Address: Jardin des Tuileries, (1er), Métro: Concorde

Musee Jacquement-Andre

This houses an extensive collection of both French and Dutch Art.

Address: 158, Boulevard Haussmann, (8e), Métro: Miromesnil

Musée Marmottan Monet

This museum is the place to go for some truly excellent Impressionist art, mostly Monet.

Address: 2, rue Louis-Boilly, (16e), Métro: La Muette

Musée des Beaux-Arts de la ville de Paris

The Beaux Arts museum is another site which is worth visiting for the building’s historical significance alone, but doubles its value with a great collection of important art.

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